Enable SMS Sign out reminders
REQUIRED ACCESS
Admin
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
ESTIMATED TIME
5 minutes
APPLIES TO MODULES
Visitor, Contractor
PREREQUISITES
* Admin access to the dashboard.
* SMS credits or an active SMS plan.
STEPS HEADING
How to Enable SMS Sign out reminders
SUMMARY
Send an automated SMS to visitors if they have not signed out by a certain time. This ensures accurate evacuation lists and visitor logs.
STEPS
1. Log in to the dashboard and go to Location Settings.
[SCREENSHOT: Location Settings sidebar]
2. Click on the SMS tab.
3. Scroll down to the Defaults & reminders section.
4. Locate the Sign-out reminder dropdown.
[SCREENSHOT: SMS settings tab showing Defaults & reminders]
5. Select the time you want the reminder to be sent (e.g., "17:00" or "5:00 PM").
6. Click Save to update changes.
COMMON CONFIGURATIONS
* Individual Sign-in Types: You can also override this setting per sign-in type by going to *Sign-in Types > [Type] > Sign In/Out Options > Auto sign out*.
VALIDATION CHECKLIST
* Verify that a visitor who is still signed in at the designated time receives an SMS.
TROUBLESHOOTING
* Problem: SMS not received. * Fix: Ensure the visitor provided a valid mobile number during sign-in. Check your SMS credit balance in Location Settings.
NEXT STEPS
* Enable auto sign-out – TBD URL * Configure sign-in notifications – TBD URL